Program Types: Arts and Culture, Currently Active, Drop-in, Family and Children, Ongoing, programs, Youth Programming,

The 519’s Kids Action and Arts Space (KAAS) is a free, drop-in program that offers youth who are 6 to 9 years old a fun place to connect, meet friends and new peers.

The 519 is collaborating with community artists and educators to facilitate arts and movement-based activities for two-spirit, queer, trans, and non-binary youth, as well as the youth of queer and trans families. We are utilizing storytelling and connections to the body through arts, dance, music, and movement-based activities. Our goal is to ensure we’re creating spaces for all folks within 2SLGBTQ+ communities and that we are prioritizing QTIBIPOC (Queer, Trans, Intersex, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) voices in programming.

Collectively, we strive to create a safer, supportive, and inspiring space where everyone – from facilitators to participants – can bring their full selves into the space, feel celebrated and continue to develop and strengthen their skills in self-expression.

Saturdays from 10:30am to 12:30pm
  • October 31: Pumpkin Decorating, Come in Costume!
  • November 7: Designing Fabrics and Bags
  • November 14: Postcards to the Future (Subject to change based on operational needs)
  • November 21: Field Trip to Pride in STEM (Registration required)
  • November 28: Special Guest visit Theatre of the Beat

For more details or information, contact Erin at EOBrien@the519.org

For youth ages 10 to 14, visit: Youth Action and Arts Space

    Contact Details

  • Erin O'Brien
  • Any Pronouns
  • Coordinator, Child, Family and Intergenerational Programs
  • EOBrien@The519.org
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